Revered and preeminent Detroit artist Charles McGee, 96, has died
Prominent Michigan artist Charles McGee has died at age 96.
A co-founder of the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit, McGee s art career spanned 70 years and included exhibitions across the globe. He was the first Kresge Eminent Artist in 2008 and in 2012 The Detroit News honored him with a Michiganian of the Year award. He will be deeply missed by the countless people whose lives he has touched, but will live on through his art, which chronicles the Black experience, and champions unity and a love of nature, reads a statement from the Library Street Collective Friday confirming his death.
Obituaries: Daniel H. French, 83; James David Lark, 90
Daniel H. French, 83
Daniel H. French, an attorney and school teacher, died on his 83rd birthday, surrounded by family.
Mr. French attended the University of Michigan, and then Western Michigan University where he earned his undergraduate degree. In between stints in college, he sailed with the Merchant Marine on the Great Lakes and around the world. He went on to earn his law degree from Detroit College of Law with an interest in civil rights.
Mr. French practiced law for nearly 40 years in Cassopolis. In 2004, he and his family moved to Florida where he pursued his lifetime interest in teaching, and taught middle school and high school in the Miami area.
01/29/21
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Lansing, MI (WorkersCompensation.com) - Governor Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Workers Compensation Board of Magistrates:
Keith A. Castora, of Canton, is a current magistrate with the Workers Compensation Board of Magistrates and has been serving since 2013. He previously worked as an attorney with Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith. Mr. Castora earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Detroit College of Law, now known as the Michigan State University College of Law. He is reappointed for a term commencing January 27, 2021 and expiring January 26, 2025.
Lisa L. Dykstra, of Grand Rapids, is a current magistrate with the Workers Compensation Board of Magistrates and has been serving since 2013. She previously served as an attorney with Kluczynski, Girtz, and Vogelzang. Ms. Dykstra earned her Juris Doctor degree from Valparaiso University School of Law. She is reappointed for a term commencing January 27, 2021 and expiring Janu
Raphael Washington becomes new Wayne County sheriff
Region mourns death of Sheriff Benny Napoleon
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DETROIT Wayne County and many across Michigan are mourning the death of Sheriff Benny Napoleon, while also welcoming his successor, Raphael Washington, who was previously serving under Napoleon as the deputy chief of jail and courts.
At least 14 applicants were considered to follow Napoleon as sheriff, and on Jan. 15, Washington was selected. A 37-year law enforcement veteran, Washington has served with both the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and the Detroit Police Department.
“I am excited to be named to this position,” said Washington. “It comes with mixed emotions. A dear friend of mine, my boss and my leader, has died. I’m excited, though, and I’m ready to go, and I think I have a lot to bring to the position and serving the public in this way.”